Kayak and canoe launches on Moosehead Lake, Maine
10 launch sites on Moosehead Lake from Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. 2 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches. 8 are trailer ramps.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 10 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Moosehead Lake boat launch (Beaver Cove Plt) (east ramp) · Boat ramp (trailer)
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- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Moosehead Lake boat launch (Beaver Cove Plt) (west ramp) · Boat ramp (trailer)
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- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
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- Moosehead Lake boat launch (Big W Twp) · Hand launch / carry-in
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- Launch surface
- Gravel
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
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- Moosehead Lake boat launch (Days Academy Grant) · Boat ramp (trailer)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Moosehead Lake boat launch (Greenville) · Boat ramp (trailer)
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- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Moosehead Lake boat launch (Rockwood) · Boat ramp (trailer)
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Accessible features
- Listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
- Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)
Official fields: Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Moosehead Lake boat launch (T1 R14 WELS) near Roach River · Boat ramp (trailer)
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Gravel
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Moosehead Lake boat launch (T1 R14 WELS) near Spencer Stream · Boat ramp (trailer)
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Gravel
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Moosehead Lake boat launch (T3 R15 WELS) · Hand launch / carry-in
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Accessible features
- Listed
- Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)
Official fields: Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Moosehead Lake boat launch (T3 R15 WELS) near Norcross Brook · Boat ramp (trailer)
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Accessible features
- Listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
- Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)
Official fields: Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Maine paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers
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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.